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This is McMaster

At McMaster, we are dedicated to creating a university experience that reaches far beyond the expectations of our students. With state-of-the-art facilities, world-renowned professors and a thriving student community, we strive to create a campus you can be proud of. This is McMaster.

Our Faculties

McMaster University is internationally renowned for the innovative educational programming offered by each of its six faculties. Learn more about the hands-on, research-focused faculties that give McMaster University its illustrious reputation.

DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Named after Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote, the Degroote School of Business offers a wide range of business education opportunities to McMaster students.

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

McMaster Engineering offers a range of research-intensive programs across its seven engineering disciplines. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, achieved by encouraging our students to push boundaries.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences works to cultivate crucial skills and interdisciplinary knowledge in health, wellness and illness. The Program is designed to foster long-term success in any health-related field.

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

McMaster’s Faculty of Humanities is made up of 10 academic departments that cater to the study of literature, philosophy, linguistics, languages and the arts. Learn more about McMaster Humanities.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The Faculty of Science is McMaster’s largest, with over 6,600 students working to explore the boundaries of knowledge within the life sciences, the physical sciences and the mathematical/computational sciences.

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences is ranked as one of the best of its kind in Canada, providing students with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to change the world for the better.

LIBRARY

McMaster is home to three excellent campus libraries featuring all of the academic resources you need for your studies. Learn more about Innis Library, Mills Memorial Library, Thode Library and the Health Sciences Library.

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